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Street markets of the Costa del Sol

The ultimate pocket guide to the street markets of the Costa del Sol

The street markets of the Costa del Sol are amazing. If you like street markets, you’ll be in heaven in...

checklist before moving

The best way to go about money transfers & banking in Spain for non-residents

Opening a bank account in Spain while one is still not a resident can be a bit hard, but we...

Sports in Spain and in Benalmadena

Sports in Spain and in Benalmadena

You may think of sports in Spain as just soccer and tennis, but they are so much more. Even in...

useful tips for when in Spain

Things to know when in Spain

I’ve realized this site needs a place to share useful things to know when in Spain. These are actionable tips...

Malaga holidays 2024. Woman wearing a colorful flamenco dress.

Malaga Public Holidays 2025

Malaga Public Holidays 2025 – The province of Malaga has published their holidays calendar for 2025, and the cities of...

How is the weather in the Costa del Sol? (month by month)

I often see people asking how is the weather in the Costa del Sol in May… and April, October, January,...

Calima

Calima

What is calima? Have you ever heard about calima? It is a not-so-talked-about weather phenomenon that is almost unique to...

mañana mañana

Manãna mañana

When you book an appointment, quite often the person doesn’t come; then you call back and receive a vague explanation...

Spanish countryside

Life in the Spanish countryside (or a few good books on it)

The scene that sparks in my mind about the Spanish countryside involves the green, the olives, the peace, the space,...

A hilly area of Benalmadena

How hilly is the area?

One thing to take in consideration when choosing where in Spain to relocate is how hilly is the area you...

Spanish Healthcare

Spanish healthcare system, certificate and card

Obtaining the Spanish healthcare certificate is not difficult, as long as you can provide the required documentation, which is the...

Choosing the right school

Choosing the right school for your kids

Choosing the right school in Spain while abroad can be overwhelming because there is so much that is not clearly...